So, here it goes
Looking good
While it seems like a girl thing to say, giving attention to your appearance is important. First impressions are the most lasting ones, and you don’t want to miss a chance to put your best foot forward. Depending on where you are going, you may have several options.
If you are planning to attend a restaurant, a suit will be a great choice. However, if you are not comfortable with wearing one, slacks and a shirt will also fit the occasion. There is a bit of a cultural factor behind this – for most people in Russia and CIS it is not very common to attend restaurants, so for them it is a special occasion. Also, Russian women tend to dress up much more than women in Europe or US (especially when going out), so wearing more than casual clothes will also make you feel comfortable in your lady’s presence. Going to a night club really leaves you much freedom in selecting your attire – jeans combined with a shirt or t-shirt will be a comfortable choice. If your first meeting is planned during the day in a caf?, hotel lobby or a coffee shop, wearing clothes relaxed style is acceptable.
A good rule of thumb – when in doubt, don’t go casual, it is what we recommend for your first date with a Russian woman.
You might also give some consideration to your perfume – women are much more sensitive to smells than men. Don’t use perfumes with too strong/potent smell, as you risk creating discomfort during your date. Finding something with a fresh, light smell will be a good choice.
To gift or not to gift
When planning that special meeting, it is a good idea to consider bringing something for your sweetheart. The type of the gift will depend on how well you know your lady and her preferences.
If you feel like you don’t know much about her taste, it is safe to go with flowers or candy. Selecting wine is a good idea only if you know that she likes beverages as such. If you have been in correspondence for a while and know your lady’s likes/dislikes, you can purchase something more personal (perfume she likes, a particular type of a beverage, etc). Bringing small souvenirs from your home country is a great idea – something cultural as a small token of your affection will make a woman of your choice feel special, and your gift – unique.